Ambleside, Keswick and Ullswater: A Lake District Self-Guided Driving Tour

This self-guided driving tour takes you into the heart of the Lake District. You'll hear about the many towns and villages that you pass along the way and learn the history of the area.

This Lake District driving tour from Ambleside, through the heart of the region to Keswick and back via Ullswater and Kirkstone Pass.

The tour passes through Rydal on the way to Rydal Mount & Gardens.

The tour passes by Rydal Mount & Gardens, the former home of famous poet William Wordsworth.

The tour follows part of Rydal Water as you drive through the countryside.

The tour passes by Grasmere lake which you'll see as you drive through the countryside.

You'll hear more about the famous poet while you drive.

The tour passes through Grasmere. You'll hear about the town while you drive.

legend of the ghostly warriors who, every year, try to reawaken their fallen king.

The tour passes through Thirlmere where you'll see Thirlmere reservoir. You’ll also hear about the controversy surrounding Thirlmere lake, which was dammed to become a reservoir for growing industrial cities like Manchester.

The tour passes through sections of the Lake District National Park, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017.

The tour passes through Keswick. You'll hear about the town as you drive.

The tour passes by Castlerigg Stone Circle which was established by Neolithic farming communities over 4,500 years ago.

The tour passes by Keswick climbing wall and outdoor activity centre. You'll hear about the activity centre while you drive.

The tour passes by Ullswater Lake. You'll see the lake and hear about it while you drive.

The tour passes through the village of Glenridding. You'll hear about the village while you drive.

You'll hear about the lake while you drive.

You'll hear about the tell-tale geographic signs that glaciers encompassed this landscape during the last ice age